Your new Nighthawk carbon monoxide (CO) alarm is a sophisticated
instrument that has been carefully designed and tested to detect CO
build up in a residential environment. Your Nighthawk is for use
specifically in the home.
Carbon monoxide cannot be seen, smelled or tasted and can be fatal.
The build up of CO in the blood is called the carboxyhemoglobin level
and interferes with the body’s ability to supply itself with oxygen.
Depending on the concentration, carbon monoxide can kill in minutes.
The most common sources of carbon monoxide are malfunctioning gas
appliances used for heating and cooking, vehicles running in an
attached garage, blocked chimneys or flues, portable fuel burning
heaters, fireplaces, fuel powered tools and operating a barbeque in an
enclosed space.
Indications of carbon monoxide poisoning include symptoms similar to
the flu, but with no fever. Other symptoms include dizziness, fatigue,
weakness, headache, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness and confusion.
Everyone is susceptible to the danger of CO, but experts agree that
unborn babies, small children, pregnant women, senior citizens and
people with heart or respiratory problems are at the highest risk for
serious injury or death. Each year a qualified technician should inspect
and clean your heating system, vents, chimney, and flues.
Your new Nighthawk CO alarm has a five year limited warranty.
Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read the user’s guide and
familiarise yourself and your family with its operation. Your
Nighthawk CO alarm was designed to detect carbon monoxide gas
from ANY source of combustion. It is NOT designed to detect smoke,
fire or any other gases. If you have any questions please call 01753
685148.
This manual and the products described are copyrighted, with all rights
reserved. Under these copyright laws, no part of this manual may be
copied for use without the written consent of KIDDE Safety. If you
require further information, contact our Consumer Hotline, or write to
us at:
KIDDE Safety Europe Ltd
Mathisen Way, Colnbrook, Slough, Berkshire SL3 0HB
www.kiddesafetyeurope.co.uk
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Carbon Monoxide Overview
Carbon Monoxide Overview . . . . . .Page 2
Nighthawk Product View . . . . . . . . .Pages 3-4
Quick Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 5
Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . .Pages 6-7
Mounting
Where to Install
Where NOT to Install
Features and Operations . . . . . . . . .Pages 8-15
Digital Display
Other Possible Displays
Peak Level Button
Test/Reset Button
Lights
Battery Life Indicator (Fuel Gauge)
Protocol Label
Battery Installation/Replacement . .Pages 16-17
What To Do If The Alarm Sounds . .Pages 18-19
Alarm/Danger Levels . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 20-23
Caring For Your Nighthawk
Battery Powered CO Alarm
. . . . . . .Pages 24-25
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . .Page 26
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . .Page 27
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 28-29
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 30-31
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Thank you for the purchase of your new Nighthawk
carbon monoxide alarm. If you have any questions
about the operation or setup of your CO alarm,
feel free to call us on 01753 685148.